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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 330.76 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 330.76 and 98.74 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 330.76 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/330.76 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 330.76 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 32,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,659.24/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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